JACEK KULIGA FROM CARLISLE SENTENCED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT AND VOYEURISM INVOLVING HIDDEN CAMERA
In June 2023, a disturbing case unfolded in Carlisle involving Jacek Kuliga, a 40-year-old man whose violent actions have left a lasting impact on his victims.The incident began with an argument between Kuliga and a teenage girl, which escalated into a prolonged and aggressive assault.
According to court reports, Kuliga grabbed the girl by the throat with enough force to cause visible bruising, terrifying her in the process.
The young victim was so traumatized by the assault that she has since suffered recurring nightmares, found it difficult to sleep, and developed a fear of going outside.
Her school performance and daily life have been significantly affected by the emotional scars left by this violent encounter.
During the trial at Carlisle’s Crown Court, it was revealed that Kuliga had denied any wrongdoing regarding the assault.
However, the evidence presented was compelling enough to secure a conviction.
The judge, Recorder Tony Hawks, described the attack as a “prolonged assault” and emphasized the terror experienced by the girl during the incident.
The court also heard about a separate but related offence involving Kuliga’s use of a hidden camera equipped with a motion sensor.
This device captured intimate images of a woman without her consent, constituting a serious breach of privacy and trust.
It was established that Kuliga’s voyeurism offence was committed using technology that, while capable of remarkable feats, was misused for malicious purposes.
Recorder Samantha Presland condemned such behavior, highlighting the troubling trend of exploiting advanced technology for objectification and harm.
The court noted that this form of voyeurism represented a “total and utter objectification” of women, which is both morally and legally unacceptable.
As a result of his convictions, Kuliga was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
Additionally, he will be required to register as a sex offender for seven years due to the voyeurism offence.
The court’s judgment reflected concern over the negative psychological effects on the victims, with the judge stating that the woman who was filmed had developed mental health issues, and the teenage girl had been deeply affected by her experience.
During the proceedings, Kuliga’s defense lawyer, Jeff Smith, argued that his client had been in the UK for eight years and expressed a desire to return to work.
He also claimed that Kuliga maintained his innocence regarding both offences, asserting that he was assaulted during the incident—a version of events that the jury ultimately rejected.
The court’s ruling underscores the seriousness of these offences and the lasting harm inflicted on the victims, emphasizing the importance of accountability and justice in cases of violence and exploitation.
